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[robpeacey]

hi there, got myself a garrett turbo off of a jag diesel, dont ask how, loverly and dinky tho, perfect for a 1000! with variable vanes i might add . ive sorted the variable vains but the turbo doesnt have a wastegate, looking on sites an external one is £400+. any ideas on an alternative or cheaper ones?

p.s. i plan to design and manufacture me own manifolds so that wont be a prob.

cheers

[pikey7]

the words "cheap" and "external wastegate" don't go together. ebay may be your best bet. Tials are good......

[robpeacey]

i noticed that! any idea on how easy it would be to fabricate one? unsin an old exhaust valve and a nice block of steel?

[pikey7]

possibly. i can't say i've ever tried! have a look for some old porsche ones. those boys like upgrading them (and you might get one at a reasonable price...)

[robpeacey]

cool ta, i shall have a look. anyone else tried a variable vain turbo on a mini?

[minimole]

i think There is a guy on turbo minis currently experimenting

[Jon937]

What are the numbers on the side of your turbo?

Do you know what the guy on turbo minis is called?

[myredmini]

This is a 9 year old thread. Very unlikley you will get anything back!

[Jon937]

Thank you.I always forget to check the dates